October 16th, 2019
Home ownership is considered part of the American Dream. According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency, House Price Index, US home prices rose an average of 34.61% over a five-year … [read more]
October 16th, 2019
International students represent a powerful economic influence in Canada, according to data from the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), not the least of which is seen in the real … [read more]
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October 16th, 2019
Despite signs of housing starts losing steam, Canada’s home sales remain stronger compared to last year and the early months of 2019. “This continues to reflect strong demographic demand, both … [read more]
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October 15th, 2019
Don’t you just love walking out of work on your last day before vacation? Except then you have to deal with packing, hoping the hotel is nice, and figuring out … [read more]
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October 15th, 2019
A new survey from Canada’s largest bank has revealed that more and more Canadians would consider downsizing or renting instead of owning so they could generate more income in retirement. … [read more]
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October 15th, 2019
Vancouver, BC – October 15, 2019. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 6,938 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) … [read more]
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October 14th, 2019
If you are a homeowner, odds are that you have tried DIY repairs to save money. If you are not aware of the secrets that the pros use, you are … [read more]
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October 14th, 2019
Purchasing a home is a major decision. Therefore, you’ll want to conduct careful research to ensure you find the perfect property for your needs. Before you can begin looking at … [read more]
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October 14th, 2019
Housing prices in Greater Vancouver are falling, according to the latest Royal LePage survey. The house price survey, released Thursday, showed a 5.2% drop in prices for housing in the … [read more]
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October 13th, 2019
After being in the business as long as we have, it’s safe to say we’ve seen it all when it comes to decorating mistakes. (Including one home that greeted potential … [read more]
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October 13th, 2019
Much of the southern US is still enjoying sunshine and temperatures in the 70s and 80s. But many northern areas are already seeing freezing or will soon have overnight lows … [read more]
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October 12th, 2019
What Should You Do When Moving to a New Home? There’s a lot that goes into moving to a new home. From making sure you’re getting your favorite cable package … [read more]
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October 11th, 2019
Homeowners and REALTORS® alike want new roofs and kitchens. According to the 2019 Remodeling Impact Report, released by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the two projects rank as the … [read more]
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October 11th, 2019
I will be hosting Open Houses on Saturday October 12th, 2:00-4:00 pm at 7130 & 7132 Kitchener St. This is an opportunity to visit this functional 1986 sqft, a 3 … [read more]
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October 11th, 2019
The goal of home ownership — beyond the ‘keeping a roof over your head’ bit — is to make a return on your investment. You purchase a starter home in … [read more]
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October 11th, 2019
With much-boosted supply offsetting intensified demand, Vancouver’s housing market is steadily moving towards better balance, according to the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver. A total of 4,866 homes were … [read more]
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October 10th, 2019
Are you in the process of renovating your home? Often, major upgrades can get quite expensive if you aren’t paying attention, so it’s best to focus heavily on saving money … [read more]
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October 10th, 2019
Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the biggest innovations of the 21st century. It is now impacting every aspect of modern life. The rise of intelligent machines is one of … [read more]
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October 10th, 2019
Canadian homebuilding continued to beat expectations through the early fall, but when you take a good, hard look at the economic fundamentals driving the pace of activity, it shouldn’t come … [read more]
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October 9th, 2019
You might think that if you’re building or redoing your kitchen on a budget that you can’t create the kitchen of your dreams, but that’s not necessarily true. There are … [read more]
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October 9th, 2019
Landlord ownership is steadily increasing in BC and Ontario, according to Statistics Canada. The agency reported that as of 2018, the number of multiple-property owners in BC was over 268,600. … [read more]
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October 9th, 2019
You’d be right in thinking that a 46 percent rise in home sales sounds like a pretty eye-popping figure. But, when emerging from one of the worst housing slumps in … [read more]
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